If you are unable to determine the cause of your hydraulic trouble, consider using the hydraulic trouble shooting chart below! At Vickers Hydraulic Pump Repair we understand hydraulics.
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The most likely Causes Information was obtained from the Vickers Trouble Shooting Chart

SYMPTOMS

Trouble Shooting Causes

Pump Making Noise

No System Pressure

Breakage Of Parts Inside Pump Housing

External Oil Leakage Around Pump

Pump Not Pumping

Exces-sive Wear

Heating Caused By Power Reser-voir, Pump, Relief Valves, Coolers

Heating Because Of System

Eratic-ation

Leakage

Resticted Inlet

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Air Leaks

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Air Entrainment

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Reservoir Air Vent Plugged

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Pump Rotation Or Speed Incorrect

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Oil Viscosity Too High

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Oil Viscosity Too Low

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Filter or Strainer Too Dirty or Filter Too Small

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Pump Out Of Line With Driving Motor

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Pump Head Too Loose Or Faulty Head Gasket

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Pump Head Too Tight

Stuck Pump Vane

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Cavitation

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Pump Malfunction

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Relief Valve Not Functioning Properly

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Incorrect Control Valve Setting

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Internal Leakage In Valves, Cylinder & Pumps

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Excessive Pressure Above Max. Pump Rating

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Low Fluid Level In Reservoir

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Dirt In Pump

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Packing Worn Or Damaged

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Fluid Contaminated With Dirt Or Water

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Oil Cooler Clogged

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Restricted Lines

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Reservoir Too Small

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Valve Deposits

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Pilot Pressure Too Low

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Electrical Solinoid Problems

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Loosened Fittings

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Dried Or Worn Seals Or O-Rings

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Line Breakage

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